Holiday Cards---Mailing or Electronic?

As most of my friends and relatives are not on the internet, nor do they have a computer, most if not all mof my Christmas and Holiday cards go by post. I actually prefer it myself, even tho' I am obviously on the net, I still enjoy receiving cards through the post, I love hanging my cards up around Christmas along with the other decorations, it's part of the Christmas tradition and I will always continue to pop my cards in the post for years to come.

I still mail out Christmas Cards because I usually personalize them with my own writing and include the children's pictures. Although, I usually hand them out during our family gatherings, I don't mail them out. If I don't see them around the holidays, that's when I mail them out. If it's friends that I only know through the computer, I will send them an electronic Christmas Card.

I understand many of the arguments being made here in favor of e-cards however, nothing can ever really replace the good old fashioned warmth of getting a physical card in the mail with handwriting on it that you could even display for the holidays! Most of my family who send cards will also include a family letter detailing many of the recent events and plans and sometimes photos are included. Unless you have a lot of family members you want to send cards off to it doesn't really get to costing that much compared to most peoples cable bill. If feel you must save money maybe you could go without that for a few months eh? I know I have been putting up with free TV for a very long time now. If I really must have a program I can't get over the air then there is always the internet to turn to for shows. My DSL only costs me $15 and you can't get cable for that! Plus, I love the postal system and the stamps themselves. Philately is a fun although dying hobby. Still I like to see the envelops with all those cool commemorative/christmas stamps on them. Some collectors even keep the covers (envelopes with stamp(s) and addresses) as a collectible items. All in all if Christmas cards are replaced by the e-cards eventually I will certainly miss them.

EVery year I say that next year I will cut back on my Christmas cards...but next year comes and my list grows!! It is a tradition that I completely enjoy. It is a time when I can wish my family and friends the best of holidays and do it with a personal touch. I send about 300 cards and each one is hand addressed and includes a personal note. Although it takes an enormous amount of time and money and effort...I still really enjoy it. I do alot of the writing in the evening when it's quiet and I have time for reflection and recalling good times I have had with the person I am writing to. It offers me a chance to relive alot of wonderful memories and the opportunity to thank each of my family, friends and co workers for the great support, love and fellowship they have afforded me over the year. It is my only chance to communicate with some, in writing, and it adds an element of connection for me. I know it may sound crazy to most..but I fuss about having so much to do, yet won't give up this tradition. I try to support card companies that endorse and participate in recycled products...but have some hesitation about the impact on the environment...so when I am done with this "session" with MyLot, I will be back at the kitchen table, pen in hand, sending out my greetings. I have no problem with anyone sending electronic cards, or with people who send no cards at all...for me it's just a personal preference that is part of my Christmas tradition!!! Tis the season and I hope you all enjoy it!!!

I prefer the old, classic mail card. And I like to deliver them live to a friend or a family member. ^^

With the exception of a few people..the ones that, gasp, don't have computers, I'm sending e-cards to folks..it does save money between the cost of cards and postage..way too much!

I have over the years shifted from mailing cards to sending cards via the internet. I love the animations and the feelings one can convey vide an ecard in comparsion to a paper card being sent by post. Moreover the time taken to deliver the same is much less when sent via internet. Convey your feeling in the most innovative way and instantly using the net.

I mailed cards to everyone this year. My mom took a picture of my son and I went and had them made into Christmas cards with the snowflake background. Then I mailed them to everyone. Everybody that I've talked to that got it said oh I love the card and he's so cute on it. I'm glad I mailed out cards this year so everybody that doesn't get to see my son often can see how big he's getting and what he looks like now.

This is the first year I've lived outside of my parents house so I was really excited to send out cards. I don't just send run of the mill cards though. Instead, I used snapfish to make photo cards and had 4 of my wedding pics printed. I plan to do this every year, pick out pictures from the year's events, and make photo cards. This way I don't feel like people will just toss them, they can save them in their photo album :-D I sent out about 33 cards this year, but so far only got 12 back. I'm waiting to see who sends them back from year to year to decide who will keep getting them in the future :)

I'm doing a little bit of both. I can't afford the postage to send to everyone throught the regular mail and not everyone has a computer or e-mail account. I prefer real cards but the e-cards are kind of fun too.

I don't do Christmas cards. I think it's ridiculous to spend that much on postage for cards that are going to be thrown away anyway. I simply pick up the phone or fire off an email to wish those I care about a happy holiday.

I've done both e cards and real cards. Yes, postage is high but since I'm working part time I don't know what to do with my new found riches...lol....so I bought some stamps for my holiday cards.

If you are mailing to the office staff email is fine but anyone else no it has to be mailed and stamped not metered. Christmas cards are personal. I send a note in every Christmas card I write. it is special for that person. If they are not important enough to send a real one to then dont send one at all.

I am going Christmas E-Card this year due to high rate on postage stamps. Dayspring + 123 greetings offers Christmas E Cards.who else offers ?

I usually send my cards electronically. My whole family practically has an email address or a myspace, so for me it's much easier to send it to them that way.

Hi kareng I havent sent Christmas cards out in a couple of years now. I usually put a card in my present but only to my family members. Mailing cards is too expensive anymore. Ive never done the electronic ones.

I think electronic cards seem impersonal. I love it when I get a card in the mail and we hang them up around the house. It's nice to walk by and open them and see them signed by a loved one. You're right though it is expensive and perhaps not environmentally friendly, but it does warm the heart!

I will be mailing a few cards out and some ecards but not many. I do not send cards out like I use to. I do not think people appreciate them like they use to.